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Statement from WhyHunger on New Unemployment Numbers: “Food banks and food pantries are not going to be able to absorb this level of need.”

Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the newest unemployment numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment, adding to the 3.3 million who filed the previous week. This astronomical increase in unemployment is a strong indicator that…

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Commodities and Subsidies, Explained

You've probably heard of commodities and the subsidies the government pays the people (or businesses) who grow them. But what are commodities, anyway? Who gets…

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Food Deserts: In the News

Articles and news discussing the causes of food deserts, debate about the term itself, and proposed solutions to increasing healthy food access.

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On Film: Generation Food

On Film: Generation Food

By Siena Chrisman, Programs Communications Manager We’re excited here at WhyHunger about our friend Raj Patel‘s new “fair film” and community-building project, Generation Food. The…

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The Nutopians On Tour

The Nutopians On Tour

AAH&P member The Nutopians are hitting the road showcasing their "Imagined" CD and supporting WhyHunger along the way. Upcoming shows include stops in New York…

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Satinwood Harry Chapin Tribute

Satinwood Harry Chapin Tribute

On Saturday August 25th, the band Satinwood, along with original Chapin band members "Big John" Wallace and Howard Fields, will be performing a tribute concert…

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